Canada Reverses Seafood Tariffs on U.S. Imports After Industry Pushback

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Which outlets covered Canada Reverses Seafood Tariffs on U.S. Imports After Industry Pushback?

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Why did Canada reverse its decision on seafood tariffs?

Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated that the government reversed the decision to protect Canadian business and industry, and to avoid escalation in the trade war with the United States. The government also stated it listened to concerns about the planned duties.

What products were targeted by the planned tariffs?

The planned tariffs targeted over 900 U.S. products. Specifically, a 25 percent tariff was to be applied to a range of fresh and frozen U.S. seafood and fish, including trout, eels, carp, tuna, lobster, oysters, shrimps, and salmon.

What was the potential impact of the tariffs on U.S. fishers?

The Maine Lobstermen Association warned that losing access to the Canadian market could be devastating to U.S. fishers and coastal communities. Canada is a very important market for Canadian seafood, and retaliation from the United States could have jeopardized markets developed there.